Amniocentesis is a diagnostic test, done during pregnancy, to assess whether the baby has an abnormality or serious health condition. Find out what’s involved.

By week 15, your baby may be able to respond to sound and light, while you are gaining weight and your skin and hair are changing.

Congenital disorder, also known as congenital disease or birth defects, are conditions present from birth. Find out more about congenital disorders.

A non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) is a sensitive test to screen for Down syndrome and some other chromosomal disorders early in pregnancy.

At week 16, you might begin to feel your baby moving, while hormonal changes may be affecting your libido.

During pregnancy, you'll be offered a range of tests, including blood tests and ultrasound scans. Each test can tell you something about you and your baby’s health.

A nuchal translucency scan is an ultrasound scan that helps in estimating your risk of having a baby with chromosomal abnormality.

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterised by mental and developmental impairments.

Genetic counselling may be recommended for people who have a history of hereditary disorders. Find out when genetic counselling can be helpful and what to expect.

Prenatal screening won't tell you if your baby has a health condition, but it can assess your risk. Learn more here about deciding whether to have a prenatal screening test.